Academics at Concord
Every course at Concord is part of a deliberate sequence. Families can review the grade-level map alongside the 2025-2026 course offerings to see how each level builds toward the next.
Placement
A short placement assessment in Mathematics and English helps the academic team confirm the right course level for each new student. Placement can be adjusted after the first term if needed.
Grade-Level Curriculum Map
The Concord curriculum is organized in three phases. Each phase has a distinct academic purpose: building foundations, developing advanced skills, and preparing for university-level performance.
Grades 7–8 · Middle School
Core instruction in English, Pre-Algebra through Algebra II, Life and Earth Sciences, World History, introductory World Language, and electives. Study skills, organization, and academic self-management are taught as explicit skills alongside content.
Grades 9–10 · Lower High School
Honors and introductory AP coursework begins. Students enter AP World History, AP Human Geography, AP Computer Science Principles, and Honors English. Math advances to Pre-Calculus; Sciences move into Chemistry and Biology with lab components.
Grades 11–12 · Upper High School
Students carry a full AP course load matched to their college goals, typically 4–7 AP courses per year. AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP Literature, AP US History, AP Language, and elective APs. College counseling runs concurrently throughout both years.
Course Explorer
The current catalog includes 55 courses across six subject areas. Browse by department to review course descriptions, prerequisites, and academic progression across grades 7-12.
Mathematics
11 courses map a clear progression from Math 7 through AP Calculus BC, with both standard and AP statistics available once students complete Algebra II.
This course strengthens foundational math skills, focusing on ratios, proportions, algebraic expressions, and geometry basics to prepare students for higher-level math.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 7 students.
Pre-Algebra bridges arithmetic and algebra, covering integers, equations, inequalities, and graphing to build readiness for Algebra I.
Prerequisites: Math 7 or equivalent.
Students explore linear equations, functions, and polynomials, developing skills to solve real-world problems using algebraic methods.
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra or equivalent.
This course covers shapes, spatial reasoning, proofs, and trigonometry, emphasizing logical reasoning and practical applications.
Prerequisites: Algebra I.
Building on Algebra I, this course delves into quadratic functions, logarithms, and complex numbers, preparing students for advanced math.
Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra I.
Pre-Calculus explores advanced functions, trigonometry, and analytical geometry, setting the stage for calculus and higher mathematics.
Prerequisites: Algebra II.
This college-level course deepens understanding of functions, polynomials, and trigonometry, preparing students for AP Calculus and beyond.
Prerequisites: Algebra II and teacher recommendation.
Students study limits, derivatives, and integrals, applying calculus concepts to solve complex problems in a college-level setting.
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus or AP Pre-Calculus.
An extension of AP Calculus AB, this course includes advanced topics like parametric equations, polar functions, and series.
Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB or Pre-Calculus with teacher recommendation.
This course introduces statistical analysis, probability, and data interpretation, equipping students for data-driven decision-making.
Prerequisites: Algebra II.
Students learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data, focusing on statistical methods and their real-world applications.
Prerequisites: Algebra I.
Science
12 science courses span middle school foundations, core lab sciences, AP physics and biology sequences, and specialized electives such as Anatomy and Physiology.
This course explores ecosystems, cells, genetics, and human biology, providing a foundation for advanced biological studies.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 7 students.
Students study matter, energy, and physical laws, integrating chemistry and physics concepts for a comprehensive understanding.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 8 students.
This algebra-based course covers Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, and waves, preparing students for college-level physics.
Prerequisites: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment.
Building on AP Physics 1, this course explores fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism.
Prerequisites: AP Physics 1.
A calculus-based course focusing on mechanics and electricity/magnetism, designed for students pursuing STEM fields.
Prerequisites: AP Physics 1 and Calculus (or concurrent enrollment).
This course introduces fundamental physics concepts, including motion, forces, energy, and waves, with practical applications.
Prerequisites: Algebra I.
Students explore living organisms, ecosystems, and biological processes, building a foundation for advanced science studies.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 9 or 10 students.
This college-level course delves into molecular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry.
Students study chemical reactions, atomic structure, and stoichiometry, applying concepts to real-world scenarios.
Prerequisites: Algebra I.
This advanced course covers chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, and molecular structure, preparing students for college chemistry.
Prerequisites: Chemistry and Algebra II.
This course examines the structure and function of the human body, focusing on systems like the circulatory and nervous systems.
Prerequisites: Biology.
Students explore environmental issues, sustainability, and ecosystems, learning to address real-world ecological challenges.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grades 10-12.
English Language Arts
10 English courses develop reading, analytical writing, and rhetoric from ELA 7 through AP Literature, with honors acceleration starting in grade 9.
This course builds foundational skills in reading, writing, and grammar, emphasizing literary analysis and effective communication.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 7 students.
Students enhance their reading and writing skills, exploring diverse texts and developing persuasive and narrative writing.
Prerequisites: ELA 7 or equivalent.
This course introduces literary genres, writing techniques, and critical thinking through analysis of fiction and nonfiction.
Prerequisites: ELA 8 or equivalent.
An advanced version of English 9, this course offers rigorous literary analysis and writing challenges for motivated students.
Prerequisites: ELA 8 and teacher recommendation.
Students explore world literature, refine writing skills, and develop analytical abilities through diverse texts.
Prerequisites: English 9.
This advanced course deepens literary analysis and writing skills, preparing students for upper-level English courses.
Prerequisites: English 9 or Honors English 9 and teacher recommendation.
Focusing on American literature, this course hones critical reading, writing, and research skills for college readiness.
Prerequisites: English 10.
This college-level course emphasizes rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: English 10 or Honors English 10 and teacher recommendation.
Students explore British and world literature, refining skills in critical analysis, writing, and research for post-secondary success.
Prerequisites: English 11.
This advanced course focuses on literary analysis, interpretation, and critical writing, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: English 11 or AP English Language and Composition and teacher recommendation.
Social Studies
13 social studies courses cover middle school history, global and U.S. survey classes, and a broad AP layer that includes history, government, and economics.
This course explores ancient civilizations, global cultures, and geographic concepts, building historical awareness.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 7 students.
Students examine key events and themes in U.S. history, from early settlement to modern times.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grade 8 students.
This course studies physical and human geography, exploring global cultures, environments, and interconnections.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grades 9-12.
A college-level course examining human populations, cultures, and their impact on the global landscape.
Prerequisites: World Geography or teacher recommendation.
Students explore global historical events, from ancient civilizations to modern societies, emphasizing cause and effect.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grades 9-10.
This advanced course analyzes global historical patterns, from prehistory to the present, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: World History or teacher recommendation.
This course covers American history from colonization to the present, focusing on key events and societal changes.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grades 10-11.
A college-level course exploring American history in depth, preparing students for the AP exam through rigorous analysis.
Prerequisites: US History or teacher recommendation.
Students study national economies, fiscal policy, and global trade, preparing for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: Algebra II.
This course examines individual markets, supply and demand, and economic decision-making, preparing for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: Algebra II.
Students explore economic principles, including markets, trade, and personal finance, with real-world applications.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grades 10-12.
This course covers the U.S. government, civic responsibilities, and political systems, fostering informed citizenship.
Prerequisites: None, recommended for grades 11-12.
A college-level course analyzing U.S. government structures, policies, and political processes, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: Government or US History and teacher recommendation.
World Languages
Six language offerings currently include a four-step Spanish path and a two-level German sequence that build communication and cultural fluency.
Students learn basic Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, exploring Hispanic cultures.
Prerequisites: None.
Building on Spanish 1, this course enhances fluency, grammar, and cultural understanding through advanced topics.
Prerequisites: Spanish 1.
Students refine Spanish language skills, focusing on complex grammar, literature, and cultural studies.
Prerequisites: Spanish 2.
This college-level course emphasizes advanced Spanish language skills, literature, and culture, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: Spanish 3 and teacher recommendation.
Students learn foundational German vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, exploring German-speaking cultures.
Prerequisites: None.
This course builds on German 1, deepening language proficiency and cultural understanding through advanced topics.
Prerequisites: German 1.
Electives
The current elective catalog centers on computer science, giving students an on-ramp into programming and two AP options that branch into principles or Java-based development.
This introductory course covers programming basics, computational thinking, and problem-solving using technology.
Prerequisites: None.
A college-level course teaching Java programming, algorithms, and data structures, preparing students for the AP exam.
Prerequisites: Algebra II and Computer Science or teacher recommendation.
This course explores computing concepts, programming, and data analysis, emphasizing real-world applications.
Prerequisites: None, Algebra I recommended.
Advanced Pathways
Families can see which prerequisites open AP math, science, humanities, language, and computer science pathways, helping students build a coherent multi-year schedule.
Assessment & Grading
Grades at Concord reflect actual mastery of material. Assessment combines ongoing classwork, written assignments, exams, and teacher evaluation. Parents receive detailed progress reports throughout each term.
Grading Scale
Standard A–F grading with weighted GPA calculations for AP and Honors courses. Transcripts are formatted to meet U.S. university application requirements and international university equivalency standards.
Progress Reports
Families receive formal progress reports each term with subject-level grades and teacher comments. A parent portal provides access to attendance, grades, and assignments throughout the school year.
Academic Standing
The academic team monitors GPA and course performance continuously. When a student falls below expected benchmarks, intervention is triggered before the issue affects term grades or college planning.
Placement Questions
The admissions team can walk you through the placement process and explain what to expect for your student's grade and background.
